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The Lived Experience of The Haitian Diaspora Living with Vicarious Trauma in South Florida
No full textThe purpose of this phenomenological study is to understand the lived experience of the Haitian diaspora with vicarious trauma in West Palm Beach. The Haitian diaspora, due to their ties to the homeland, is exposed to the trauma of their fellow citizens. The theory guiding this study is McCann and Pearlman\u27s Constructivist Self-Development Theory (CSDT). This theory explains the nature of understanding the interpersonal and psychological influence of trauma. The primary research question that guides this study is: How does the Haitian diaspora describe their experience with vicarious trauma? What are the mental health help-seeking behaviors of the diaspora? The study used purposeful sampling to select ten people from the church and the surrounding community areas. The literature was examined by the political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental (PESTLE) framework to look through the literature on how external factors were negatively impacting the Haitian community through Vicarious Trauma (VT). The data was collected, analyzed, and coded for themes—the research endeavored to bring awareness of the influence of vicarious trauma on the Haitian community
Military Spouses\u27 Physical Activity and Flourishing
No full textMilitary spouses\u27 health and well-being are critical to military robustness. However, most research up to this point has focused on what might be considered “parts” of health and well-being, rather than the complete condition, or flourishing. Military spouses have been demonstrated to be a relatively physically active group, which created a unique opportunity to explore whether physical activity, a critical public health priority, beneficially contributed to spouses’ lives or vice versa. The purpose of the research was to explore relationships between physical activity levels and flourishing, as well as flourishing and physical activity levels among U.S. active-duty military spouses, while considering military contextual factors. A total of 259 female military spouses participated in this quantitative, descriptive, correlational study. Participants completed a survey on the Qualtrics platform, which first inquired about demographics before the Flourish measure by VanderWeele (2017) and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form. A series of simple linear regressions were conducted to explore the relationships between physical activity levels (X) and flourishing outcomes (Y). Ordinal logistic regressions were conducted to explore the relationship between flourishing (X) and physical activity levels (Y). Moderation analyses were conducted to explore whether duty station deployment status, military department, or military rank moderated the relationship between physical activity levels and flourishing. Results demonstrated that (1) High physical activity was associated with significantly higher total flourishing and close social relationships compared to low physical activity. High physical activity was associated with significantly higher mental and physical health compared to moderate and low physical activity. (2) Total flourishing significantly predicted higher physical activity. Mental and physical health significantly predicted higher physical activity. (3) Deployable versus non-deployable duty stations were a significant moderator of the relationship between high physical activity and happiness and life satisfaction. The military department was a significant moderator of the relationships between high physical activity and mental and physical health, and between high activity and close social relationships. Military rank was a significant moderator of the relationship between high physical activity and happiness and life satisfaction. This foundational study will contribute to tailored health promotion. Future research should explore spouses’ motivations for physical activity, considering military and physical activity contextual factors
The Impact of Religious Faith on the Relationships Between Negative Affect, Work-Family conflict, and Emotional Intelligence in Adult Online Learners
No full textEmotional intelligence has been well researched in traditional environments as a trait that positively influences employees and the culture of organizations of numerous industries This study served to fill a gap in the psychological literature in assessing adult online learners, a population that is both increasing in number and vastly understudied. The primary goal of this dissertation was to assess variables that impact emotional intelligence in a virtual environment. NA has been identified with an inverse relationship with EI, increasing counterproductive work behaviors, while WFC has been negatively associated with EI, potentially leading to stress and burnout for organizational employees. The impact of RF has been less studied in virtual realms, as this study will seek to fill this crucial gap. The quantitative, cross-sectional research design used multiple linear regression and moderation analysis to examine and measure the variables. A G*Power analysis determined that a minimum of 101 participants would be needed to complete the study. Purposeful sampling was used to recruit the necessary number of adult online learners. The survey was created and distributed through Qualtrics via email, social media, and the LUSBS. The survey contained five distinct measures including a demographic questionnaire and four psychological instruments: PANAS-SF (20 questions), NWFCS (10 questions), TEIQue-SF (30 questions), and the SCSRFQ-SF (5 questions). The results demonstrate that there was a moderate inverse correlation between NA and EI as well as between WFC and EI. NA and WFC predicted EI better than either variable did independently. However, RF did not moderate the relationships between NA, WFC, and EI. Organizations may utilize these findings to target initiatives and programs to reduce the NA and WFC employees experience, thereby increasing EI displays
Social Media Marketing and Fan Engagement - A Quantitative Study of NBA Strategies
No full textThis study investigates how different forms of social media marketing—specifically pictures, graphics, and reels—impact fan engagement in the NBA. As digital platforms increasingly replace traditional media, understanding which strategies most effectively engage fans is crucial for sports organizations. The study is grounded in existing research and uses Instagram analytics to assess engagement metrics, offering practical insights for marketing teams
Pauline Style and a Biblical Theology
No full textAdvances in biblical linguistics, especially in the Greek of the New Testament, have provided a means for a better understanding of the text of Scripture. Advances in Greek lexicography, syntax, verbal aspect, discourse analysis, exegetical and hermeneutical methods, and the historical background behind the gospels and letters of the New Testament have greatly increased interpreters’ ability to determine what the text meant from both the writers and to the recipients of those documents. However, Christian theology, especially Systematic Theology, has remained mostly static, unaffected by these advances, and by a more accurate understanding of the biblical text. This thesis affirms that Christian theology must proceed from the text of Scripture by the linguistic analysis of that text, and that theology must be based upon the linguistic evidence. First, several failures to consider various linguistic characteristics are noted, e.g., failure to understand: (1) semantic synergy (Eph. 5:18); (2) grammatical gender (John 6:37); (3) lexical consistency (Rom. 10:17); (4) context and genre (Acts 13:48); (5) predication (Rom. 8:29); and (6) word position (1 Pet. 1:1-2). Studies pertaining to Paul’s and Peter’s usage of the προγνω lexeme bring the study to the matter of authorial style, also called idiolect. A demonstration of three distinct characteristics of Paul’s usage—resumptive repetition, interrogative parallelism, and consistent context of phrase usage—are first explained, then examined across the body of his letters, and then applied to specific verses. First, resumptive repetition will allow the proper interpretation of Eph. 1:4 to show that it speaks only of believers and of their future glorification. Second, interrogative parallelism will demonstrate that the pragmatic statement in Rom. 9:21 comes from Paul’s diatribal opponent and not from Paul himself. Third, Paul consistently uses the phrase “grace given” in the context of the gifting of all believers for their function in the Body of Christ. Paul uses it for his own apostolic office, for ministers of the word in general, and for all believers in general. Applied to 2 Tim. 1:9, Paul speaks of his and Timothy’s vocational call to ministry and their gifting for their ministries as Apostle and as pastor, respectively. Taken together, these analyses demonstrate that the various verses and passages examined do not support the deterministic theological conclusions for which they are most often used
Elucidating “Bondye Bon” (God Is Good) in Trauma Context: A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of First-Generation Haitian Women Immigrants with Spirituality and Trauma Resilience While in the U.S.
No full textThe central theme of this qualitative phenomenological study examines spirituality and trauma resilience from the experiences of first-generation Haitian women immigrants in the United States. This choice of qualitative research is appropriate to study the perception of this group of Black, Indigenous Women of Color (BIWOC) to aim for a comprehensive understanding of their lived experiences with trauma and spirituality. The theories guiding this study are Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and Transpersonal Psychology (TP). TIC is an approach that acknowledges the widespread impact of trauma and integrates the input of culture and environment into understanding treatment (Rajaraman et al., 2022). TIC integrates several aspects of trauma survivors’ experiences like spiritual or religious practices into treatment. In this study, TIC allowed the researcher to create a non-judgmental environment for the participants to share their experiences and recognize the meaning of “Bondye bon” (God is good) in the healing process. TP is a transformative psychology approach that favors developmental models and states of consciousness beyond conventional notions of self (Hartelius, 2022). TP integrates spirituality and mental health practice to promote multiculturalism exploring spiritual models and practices from various traditions (Carrier & Mitchell, 2016). TP helped design interview questions that leverage multiple aspects of spiritual beliefs and practices prevalent among Haitian women, fostering a sense of connection to something greater than oneself. A sample of first-generation women immigrants was recruited using both purposive and snowball sampling. Data was collected via semi-structured one-on-one interviews and analyzed using Colaizzi’s (1978) seven-step method of descriptive phenomenological data analysis
Training Christian Men to Effectively Lead Their Families While Deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba Using an 8-Step Family Leadership Deployment Plan
No full textThis thesis project examined the result of the author’s 8-Step Family Leadership Deployment Plan on the effective leadership of ten Christian husbands and fathers deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The project’s goals were to mitigate family stress during separation and warfighter reintegration, to prevent role reversal within the family, and to prevent a pause in the headship and leadership roles of husbands and fathers. The project extrapolated eight principles from Ephesians 5:22–6:4 and was designed to fill an identified resource gap within the United States Military, particularly at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. It guided participants in creating their own personalized family leadership deployment plan based upon these eight principles, using synchronous communication methods. The author created eight podcasts that coordinate with the project’s eight lessons, which were intended to help multiple learning styles. Data was collected using questionnaires prior to and after the intervention. This thesis project may prove useful in other deployment settings outside of the ministry context of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and among any of the six branches of United States Military service, including Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Space Force
Predictive Effects of Prior Mandatory Healthcare Experiences and Didactic Year Simulation Exposure on Physician Assistant Students’ Practice Readiness for Clinical Training: A Quantitative Predictive Correlational Study
No full textThe purpose of this non-experimental, quantitative, predictive correlational design study was to assess whether physician assistant (PA) students with simulation exposure during the didactic year of PA school and the number of healthcare experience hours prior to matriculation can predict students’ practice readiness to care for patients during their clinical year of training. This study is important because it directly impacts the requirements needed for PA school and students’ training while in PA school. The sample for this study consisted of 123 PA students from New York City and its metropolitan area, who responded to the recruitment listing and completed the survey. This exceeded the minimum sample size of 68 participants as calculated by a-priori and G*Power calculation. The instrumentation for this study is the Nursing Practice Readiness Scale, which includes 35 items focused on five factors: clinical performance and judgment, professional attitudes, patient-centeredness, self-regulation, and interpersonal relationships collaboration. Data was collected via Qualtrics survey and took no more than 15 mins for participants to complete. The data was analyzed using multiple linear regression in SPSS which demonstrated a statistically significant overall regression model, F(2,120) = 7.99, p \u3c .001, adjusted R² = .103, with a statistical power of 0.8, and α = .05. The null hypothesis was rejected, and Bonferroni correction was applied, resulting in the adjusted α of 0.025. The predictors collectively accounted for approximately 11.8% of the variance in clinical practice readiness (R² = .118) with small to moderate effect size (R = .343). Upon completion of the study, the results, conclusions, and recommendations for future research were presented and discussed
Male Post-Secondary Students’ Experiences With Social Isolation Enrolled in Online Classes: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study
No full textThe purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to describe the lived experiences of male post-secondary students enrolled in a large university in the western part of the United States who have felt socially isolated while participating in an online learning environment. At this stage of the research, social isolation was defined as the state of being distant or disconnected from others with limited or no in-person connections. The central research question is: What are the lived experiences of male post-secondary students enrolled in online academic programs who have experienced social isolation? Sub-questions addressed the level of connectedness and how it contributes to the overall learning satisfaction of the participants. Short et al.’s theory of social presence guided this study in understanding students’ need to feel socially connected. Data came from individual interviews, focus groups, and journal prompts from a sample of 10 male post-secondary students. A hermeneutic phenomenological approach was used for analysis, allowing me to discuss students’ experiences to help discover consistent themes and textual descriptions. Systematic coding, triangulation, and description were used to analyze the data. The findings showed that male students often experienced emotional detachment, instructor invisibility, and peer anonymity within their online classes. Each participant in the study overcame these barriers by establishing personal routines, seeking external academic support, and utilizing informal peer assistance. Some students found meaning within the online learning environment through spiritual contemplation, self-dedication, and reframing isolation as an opportunity for personal growth. In summary, these findings suggest the online learning experience can be both isolating and transformational
Evaluating Perceived Ease of use of Augmented Reality in Aviation Maintenance: A Technology Acceptance Model Approach
No full textThis quantitative study examines the perceived ease of use (PEU) of augmented reality (AR) technology among two key groups: aviation maintenance students, representing workforce readiness, and professional aircraft maintenance technicians, representing field expertise. This approach offers a comprehensive understanding of AR’s role in maintenance training by accounting for varying levels of participant experience. Addressing the need for innovative methods to improve task accuracy, efficiency, and knowledge retention, this study emphasizes user acceptance as a critical factor for AR adoption. Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), this research investigates how technician experience influences perceptions of AR’s usability and whether PEU correlates with perceived usefulness (PU) and behavioral intention to use (BI). An expected minimum of 100 participants, including students and experienced technicians, completed a Likert scale survey assessing PEU, PU, BI, and demographic factors. Statistical analysis included Pearson’s correlation to assess relationships among PEU, PU, and BI along with simple and multiple linear regression to examine how experience and other factors predict BI. Findings may inform AR adoption by highlighting user perceptions in technology integration, supporting improved training, program design, and AR deployment in aviation maintenance. Future research may explore AR integration with artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive maintenance training capabilities